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Josh Katzker
Director of Marketing
The REV Theatre Company
315.255.1305
Josh@TheREVTheatre.com
AUBURN, N.Y. (December 1, 2025) – ‘Tis the season for ugly sweaters! The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of the NY premiere of “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick. The production will run for six performances December 17-20 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn.
The cast of “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” features, in alphabetical order, Nicolette Hart as Olga, Finley-Imani Rivera as Misty and Kelli, Lucia Spina as Cheryl, Tom Staggs as Charlie, and Dax Valdes as Doug and Niles.
“The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” creative team is led by co-writer and director Megan Larche Dominick. Paige Faure is the choreographer, Jacob Carll is music director, and Will Larche is the assistant director. Additional members of the creative team include The REV’s resident costume designer Tiffany Howard, lighting designer Andy LiDestri, props and projection designer Marshall Pope, and sound designer Ian Malone. Nick Alteri is the production stage manager and Morgan Benford is the assistant stage manager.
Described as “The Office” meets “Project Runway,” “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” is a laugh-out-loud, interactive, hysterically funny holiday musical that’s guaranteed to thrill audiences and warm their hearts.
“The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” is written by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
“The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” runs December 17th – 20th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY. Tickets can be purchased at TheREVTheatre.com or by calling The REV’s box office at 315-255-1785.
About The REV Theatre Company:
Headquartered in Auburn, NY, The REV Theatre Company is a dynamic arts organization committed to creating theatrical experiences at the highest levels of artistic integrity. It leverages the power of the arts as a tool for entertainment, education, social awareness, and cultural development in its community. The REV produces a large portfolio of compelling arts education programming including its historic Sequential Dramatics Tour. The REV is also known for its acclaimed Broadway series which plays to over 60,000 patrons each season boasting talent from Broadway, Hollywood and around the country. The REV’s musicals are routinely recognized for their artistry and execution. The REV is proud to have played a role in the development of several new commercial musicals including: the new production of “Saturday Night Fever,” Tim Rice’s “From Here to Eternity,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Loch Ness,” “Austen’s Pride,” and “Treasure Island.” To date, The REV has also developed 69 new musicals through its new works series, The PiTCH. The REV Theatre Company is proud to affirm and accelerate its commitment to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility ensuring that its workforce, stages, and boardroom reflect its dedication to social and racial equality. The REV is situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region of Central New York. Four hours from NYC and situated between Syracuse, Rochester and Ithaca, The REV is one of the largest producing musical theatre organizations in New York State, outside of New York City. Find The REV Theatre Company on Facebook, follow @TheREVTheatreCo on Instagram and Bluesky and visit www.TheREVTheatre.com.
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